Pillars: Philanthropy News
09 March 2023

Leaving a Mark on the Place She Loved: Professor Susan Chaplinsky’s Gift to Darden

In her will, the late Susan Chaplinsky, a beloved faculty member, made a bequest to establish a full-tuition scholarship to Darden for women seeking a career in business.

28 February 2023

Honoring a Legacy of Transformational Learning: The Bruner Fund Takes Flight

Darden has announced the launch of the Robert F. Bruner Fund for Transformational Learning to support the next generation of faculty and the creation of innovative teaching materials at the School.

23 February 2023

UVA Darden Honors Batten Family on 30th Anniversary of Transformative Gift, Unveils Vision for New Global Innovation Nexus

UVA Darden hosted a celebration on the 30th anniversary of Frank Batten Sr.’s transformative gift that created the Batten Center, now known as the Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology, and looked ahead to additional transformation on Darden Grounds in the near future.

07 February 2023

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Susan Chaplinsky

The University of Virginia Darden School of Business plans to establish the Susan J. Chaplinsky Fund for Faculty Excellence in Private Capital Markets in memory of the beloved educator.

14 December 2022

Matos Appointed to Endowed Professorship Thanks to Gift from Grateful Alumnus

University of Virginia Darden School of Business Professor Pedro Matos recently received the honor of a permanent endowed professorship.

28 November 2022

UVA Darden Annual Fund Sponsors Clubs, Reducing Costs, Fostering Community and Enhancing Student Experience

A new Darden Annual Fund initiative is sponsoring several organizations, reducing associated costs for students and allowing them to focus on what they do best: community building.